Uncle

I'd bet money that every one of us has asked the question "why do bad things happen to good people?" Today, I've been asking why bad things keep happening to a good person. In the last year and a half I've watched as one of my dear friends has lost three members of her immediate family, all very suddenly. Why? Uncle! How much more can this poor girl take? I have no idea what to even say to her. I didn't sleep last night because I was so worried about her. My heart is heavy that she is experiencing loss once again. She is a good person, it's not fair. Not that it would be fair if it happened to a bad person.

The truth is, I don't want bad things to happen to anyone, whether they are good or bad. But this is a person who has chosen a thankless career so she can help people and make a difference. She would give the shirt off her back to someone who needed it. She was there for me when I was grieving. When is it her turn for a break? If anyone deserves one it's her.

I know my questions as to why this keeps happening won't be answered. All I can do is pray for my sweet friend. Pray that she is provided comfort in this difficult time. Pray that she is ok. Pray that she's still able to find the good things in life. Pray that she is able keep putting one foot in front of the other despite the tragedy that keeps happening to her family.